MODE (Heinz). Demons and Mythical Creatures. - Lot 240

MODE (Heinz). Demons and Mythical Creatures. Paris, Aux Quais de Paris - Librairie G. Kogan, circa 1977. Large quarto, publisher's hardcover with illustrated dust jacket. A major iconographic study devoted to fantastical creatures, monsters, chimeras, dragons, griffins, demons, and mythical animals in civilizations around the world. Heinz Mode brings together a vast collection of depictions drawn from the arts of the East, the medieval West, classical antiquity, Asian cultures, and folk traditions. Through abundant illustrations, the author explores the role of these imaginary beings in beliefs, mythologies, and the decorative arts. Sculptures, illuminations, ritual objects, miniatures, ceramics, bronzes, and monumental works attest to the enduring presence of these fantastical figures in art history. A reference work for enthusiasts of iconography, comparative mythology, and fantasy art. Condition Very good copy with an illustrated dust jacket.